Had a great day out on the Great South Bay, after renting a boat for a few hours in Babylon. Keith…read morehelped hubby set up our rental and he was very accommodating when we were unsure whether or not we'd even be able to take the boat out, driving all the way from Westchester. If the winds were above 15 knots, we would not have been able to go but we were able to wait until we knew for sure, before having to make the almost 90-minute drive to the island. There was an overcast and it was chilly when we first arrived. When we got to the marina, Keith met us on the dock by the boat, gave hubby a little rundown of the features and sent us on our way. We drove out for some time and just hung out while we watched the skies part and make way for sun. The water was a bit bumpy and after having some lunch, we were all ready to head back. The boat was kept in a pretty tight slip; it was hubby's first time driving. After two attempts at trying to make it into the slip, we called Keith to come out and give us a hand and he was able to hop aboard from the dock of a slip with better access, and then park us safely. This is definitely something we'll likely do on a regular basis, making it a family outing every summer. The boat was clean, had a fish finder, GPS and radio so it was easy for a first timer to get the hang of and enjoy taking out.

Don't let the name fool you -- Saltwaters Bait & Tackle is just as much a friend to freshwater…read morefishermen as it is to those heading out to the ocean. I stopped in recently looking for a medium light rod and reel combo for some fishing at Belmont Lake State Park and Southard's Pond. The owner greeted me like a regular, even though it was my first visit. Before pointing me toward anything, he asked the right questions -- where I'd be fishing, what I'd be targeting, whether I prefer live bait. That kind of intake matters. It's the difference between a salesman and someone who actually wants to set you up for a good day on the water. He walked me over to a display and pulled a rod, reel, and line combo -- all for $50. "This is all you need," he said. And he meant it. He could have easily steered me toward something pricier, but he didn't. That kind of honesty is rare and it earns loyalty. A few bobbers and a bag of hooks later, I walked out fully rigged and ready to go. The shop is easy to find -- right on Montauk Highway, about half a mile from the Robert Moses Causeway. It's not a massive space, but the selection is surprisingly deep, covering rods, reels, hooks, line, lures, and both fresh and frozen bait. The 4.8 stars on Google Maps aren't an accident. Highly recommended.

Absolutely the most down to earth women and family-friendly #smallbusiness on the #southshore if…read more#longisland. Don't blink you'll.miss this gem.hidden on Long Island Reels, tackle, shirts, fishing equipment, and bait

Just simply a great group of people workin the boat very polite very attentive very patient its all…read morea recreational angler could ask for i wanna fish tommorrow crushing striped bass you dig!!!

What can i say ...I love fishing and i love the Captain Gillen , Captree State Park The crew are…read morefriendly and accommodating .They work hard , get excited when you catch fish and offer suggestions when your not . They also make me laugh with plenty of fishing and other stories . I have observed them with newbies and children and they are patient and attentive .The captain seems to find the fish on most days . The boat is clean and well taken care of . For all these reasons i highly recommend the Captain Gillen if your experienced or coming out for the first time .

I come back here for the great service he provides. They have a ton of great stuff from bait to…read morerods in the store and are very helpful with any questions. One of the times I came in, I was looking for a new setup. I told Billy what I was using it for and what I was willing to spend. Billy told me I could get what I wanted for half of what I was looking to spend. Honest, hardworking people at this store. I fish on the north shore, but I still come here for my supplies

Combs is the place to go. Theyve got the bait and are more than happy to offer recommendations for…read moreanything thatll help you catch more fish. I couldn't recommend Bill and his shop enough. Also cheaper than Dicks so dont bother with that big box BS.

I ordered online and well I did have a problem shipping does take long so I would recommend…read moreordering next day shipping if you need the reel urgently it took me about 2 and a half weeks to receive my reel but that was due to the reel being out of stock and I contacted Josh and honestly they have the best customer service on call and due to this problem Josh gave me free line on the house honestly I would order again great service

Online experience was horrible, and required a credit card dispute to resolve (or I'd still be…read morewaiting for several hundred dollars "refund"). The web inventory is widly inaccurate, and missing items (which have already been paid for) took weeks (over a month) to backfill (but not completely). An expensive reel required multiple emails and a voicemail over 10+ days before it left, only to reauire a return (at my expense). Communication was poor (at best). Strangely, it was 'off-season'. Hopefully you'll do better in person.

Excellent Gun dealership. John has class and is highly recommended !…read more Highly respected by the Suffolk County PD, and with good reason.

Everything went quick and painlessly getting my bbq propane tank filled. Friendly and fast service.read more

Love this place…read more John kicks ass and is fun to talk too .. his level 4 armor plates are light and excellent quality.. I got my vest carrier from him and I love it ..

You're not getting in the door unless you are verifiable law enforcement, military, federal agent,…read moreor a really good friend of one of the three and they are there to vouch for you in person. Great place to deal with, will treat you fairly time and time again. It's my first choice when it's time to buy another "freedom dispenser"

Took my 30 year old 12' ugly stick in to have a guide replaced. The repair was flawless and looked…read moreexactly like the original. The pricing was very reasonable at $20 and it didn't take that long for them to fix. Would have loved to tell my wife they couldn't fix it so I can justify buying a new rod but they came through.

ALWAYS HELPFUL. They have great local knowledge of the area. Also, got my reel filled with new…read morebraid while I was browsing, nice and quick. This shop is my local destination before heading to the surf. They have all your needs for the day or two, or weeks. Paul